Fitzroy, Exhibition, Flagstaff and the Botanic Gardens

Why did Superintendent Charles La Trobe think park lands were essential for the new city

Many interesting fountains, memorials, statues and buildings can be found in Melbourne’s parks. Choose one and investigate its history.

Why was the Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building given UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008?

What impact did the prolonged drought had on the parks and gardens around Melbourne?

Read the webpage about Public Record Office Victoria’s rainwater harvesting project and discover what they are doing to help Melbourne’s water problems. How is the PROV tank water being used? Investigate what other similar schemes are being developed to improve water usage.

Why was Victoria called the ‘Garden State’?

Why trees are important to Melbourne? Consider what the city would look like without its street trees. What would the environmental impact be?

If Victoria’s climate was to warm up, what would be the consequences for its landscapes, gardens and towns?